A girl, sending invitations to commencement exercises, encloses her card.
It is bad form to show that one feels slighted or affronted at not having been invited to any function, or not given the precedence one feels herself entitles to. The hostess, in her own home, obeys such rules as she believes correct.
A visitor is expected to contribute her share to the pleasure of the occasion by being conversationally agreeable.
If hostess, one must overlook every awkwardness on the part of the guest or servant, and any accident to one's belongings, but be deeply solicitous and apologetic if an accident happens to a guest,
The guest of honor at a dinner party should take leave first. Other departures follow speedily.
Remember—
That an invitation to spend a few days with a friend requires a speedy reply. It is not allowable to say one will come either earlier or later than the time specified.
A visitor should adapt herself to the ways of the household, be punctual at meals, and make no plans or arrangements without consulting her hostess.
She may not invite a friend of her own to a meal without requesting permission of her hostess.
She should be careful not to infringe upon the privileges and prerogatives of the man of the house.